All posts tagged: Acoustic Music

Jake Blount’s path through metal and funk to get to the Appalachian music of the Black community

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A gay and black performer working in Appalachian music, Blount features “historically informed, beautifully played old-time music.”

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Williams is a bold acoustic innovator with an unorthodox, modern style of playing.

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Steeped in the lineage of British folk, Smith is an innovative fingerstyle guitarist and a warm and welcoming singer.

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After the insurrection at the Capitol, remember that it is darkest just before dawn.

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A special New Year’s Eve edition with music as you lift a glass to finally say goodbye to 2020.

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Tony Rice, one of the most influential acoustic guitarists of the last 50 years, passed away on Christmas Day. Rest in peace.

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The top ten posts – chosen by reader views – from the Saturday Soundtrack series in 2020.

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December is for “Best of…” lists. To celebrate 2020 here are the top 10 posts based on reader views.

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Some new favorites uncovered while composing Saturday Soundtracks in 2020.

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Music of the Celtic harp, guitar, and lute by DC-area musicians Linn Barnes & Allison Hampton.